| Home | Features | Cooking Dictionary | Cook-&-Book Reviews | Read the Articles |

Appetizer Recipes Bar & Brownie Recipes Beef & Veal Recipes Beverage & Drink Recipes Bread Recipes Breakfast Recipes Cake & Frosting Recipes Candy Recipes Chicken Recipes Cookie Recipes Dessert Recipes Ground Meat & Sausage Holiday Recipes International Recipes Lamb Recipes Pet Recipes Pie & Pie Crust Recipes Pork & Ham Recipes Salad & Dressing Recipes Sandwich Recipes Sauce & Condiment Recipes Seafood & Fish Recipes Sidedish Recipes Soup & Stew Recipes Special Diets Recipes Turkey Recipes Vegetarian Entree Recipes Wild Game Recipes

Casseroles aren't the same old boring, soggy, hot dishes they used to be. This recipe offers both appealing taste and texture.

Taco Casserole

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup water
1/2 cup ORTEGA Medium Taco Sauce
1 (4-ounce) can ORTEGA® Diced Green Chiles
1 can (2.25 oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained, divided
1 package ORTEGA® Taco Seasoning Mix
1 (4.5-ounce) package ORTEGA® Taco Shells, broken
2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided use
1/4 cup chopped tomatoes (optional)
1/8 cup sliced green onions (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook beef, onion and garlic until beef is browned; drain. Stir in water, taco sauce, chiles, 1/4 cup olives and seasoning mix. Cook over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Layer half of broken taco shells on bottom of greased 12 x 8-inch baking dish. Cover with half of meat sauce; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat with remaining shells, meat sauce and cheese. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Top with remaining olives, tomatoes and green onions.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe and photograph are the property of Nestlé® and Meals.com, used with permission.